Age-related changes in myocardial nerve and collagen networks of the auricle of the right atrium.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Decreased effects of smoking on serum high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) were demonstrated in subjects smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day. We aimed to evaluate the effects of non-heavy smoking (< or =20 cigarettes a day) on HDL-c in young, healthy men who are similar in terms of age, physical act...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Barcin C,Tapan S,Kursaklioglu H,Iyisoy A,Olcay A,Erbil MK,Isik E

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The added value of routine echocardiography, in respect to clinical examination and ECG, has received little attention. We sought to evaluate the contribution of two-dimensional echocardiography, in respect to clinical examination and ECG, in detecting left ventricular (LV) dilatation and systolic dysfunct...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Rovai D,Morales MA,Di Bella G,Prediletto R,De Nes M,Pingitore A,Rossi G

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective In modern cardiology practice, implantation of cardiac electronic devices in patients taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy is a common clinical scenario. Bleeding complications are of particular concern in this patient population and pocket haematoma is one of the most frequent complications. We soug...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Demir GG,Guler GB,Guler E,Güneş H,Kizilirmak F,Karaca İO,Omaygenç MO,Çakal B,Olgun E,Savur U,Ibisoglu E,Barutçu I,Kiliçaslan F

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In eighteen consecutive patients (14 male, 4 females, in the age 37-52 years, mean = 43 years) with dilated cardiomyopathy in NYHA functional classification groups III-IV, the efficacy of ambulatory long-term (mean = 6 years) vasodilator therapy by means mechanocardiography (systolic and diastolic time intervals) and ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Riecansky I

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A definitive diagnosis in patients with syncope is often problematic if the cause is not evident after initial clinical assessment. The cause of syncope may be not established due to the infrequent, episodic occurrence. A symptom-rhythm correlation is frequently an unattainable gold standard in many patients. The impl...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Dionísio P,Vestraets A,Vandenbulcke F,Depuydt P,Stroobandt R

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a case of permanent atrial standstill with syncopal attacks, in a patient with chronic Chagas' Heart Disease. The recognition of this dysrhythmia was based upon the conventional and intracavity electrocardiographic tracings in addition to phonomecanographic and hemodynamic data. The recording of th...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Benchimol CB,Schlesinger P,Ginefra P,Barbosa S,Saad EA,Benchimol AB

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between April 1988 and October 1989, 22 adult patients with isolated or predominant severe mitral stenosis underwent Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Valvuloplasty (PTMV). In 20 patients, a transseptal double balloon technique was used; in the last 2 patients, dilatation was performed using the Inoué balloon. Immediate...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Benit E,De Geest H,Denef B,Van de Werf F

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to determine whether the cardiorespiratory variables measured during an exercise test with a continuously increasing workload (ramp) protocol are reproducible and to compare them to the values obtained with a step-wise incremental (James) protocol. Twenty normal adolescents and you...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Matthys D,Pannier JL,Taeymans Y,Verhaaren H

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purulent pericarditis is rarely the primary site of bacterial infection. It is usually a complication of an infection originating elsewhere in the body, arising by contiguous spread or haematogenous dissemination.This paper, however, describes a previously healthy young man, who developed a purulent streptococcal peri...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Keersmaekers T,Elshot SR,Sergeant PT

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the zinc status and assess relationship between serum zinc and in vivo cell mediated immunity (CMI) in patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The study comprised 22 patients with active rheumatic heart disease (ARHD), 15 patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease without ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Gupta RK,Bhattacharya SK,Sundar S,Kumar K,Kachhawaha JS,Sen PC

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents may improve biocompatibility and reduce the risk of very late stent thrombosis (ST) but outcomes are nevertheless unknown in diabetic patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the long-term efficacy and safety of the biodegradable polymer biolimus A9-eluting s...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Sprimont P,Pierard S,Vanoverschelde JL,Debbas N

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There has been a long-standing controversy regarding the mechanism(s) to explain the irregular ventricular response during atrial tachycardia (AT) or atrial fibrillation (AF) and where the site of block, if any, resides in the atrioventricular (AV) junction. METHODS:We studied 12 Langendorff preparations ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Liu Y,Scherlag BJ,Yagi T,Patterson E,Jackman WM,Lazzara R,Po SS

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:3D echocardiography offers options of left ventricular systolic function analysis. The aims of this study are: to assess the usefulness of 3D echocardiography, to test 3D regional measurements (with area strain) among a spectrum of patients and then to check prospectively the value of 3D echocardiography v...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Szulik M,Śliwińska A,Lenarczyk R,Szymała M,Kalinowski ME,Markowicz-Pawlus E,Kalarus Z,Kukulski T

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness and safety of intravenous lorcainide was evaluated in 14 patients with normal (QRS less than 110 ms) and in 9 patients with prolonged QRS duration (QRS greater than or equal to 110 ms) showing chronic high frequency premature ventricular complexes (mean value of PVCs 17 min-1). Lorcainide was infused...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Stroobandt R,Kesteloot H

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few studies detailing the prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension in India. METHODS:Men and women, over 25 years of age were included. After completion of a dietitian-administered questionnaire followed evaluation by a physician, physical examination and blood pressure measurement. Cross-se...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Singh RB,Fedacko J,Pella D,Macejova Z,Ghosh S,de Amit K,Begom R,Tumbis ZA,Haque M,Vajpeyee SK,de Meester F,Sergey C,Agarwalo R,Muthusamy VV,Five City Study Group.,Gupta AK

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The presence of intracoronary thrombus is associated with increased ischaemic complications in patients with NSTEMI. High thrombus burden is an independent predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events, stent thrombosis and no reflow in patients with STEMI. CHA2DS2-VASc score predicts thrombus burden in...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Satılmış S,Durmuş G

更新日期：2020-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Large pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade are rare in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the aetiological factors and clinical findings of large pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade in children. METHODS:We reviewed retrospectively the records of 10 (6 male, 4 female) patients (me...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Guven H,Bakiler AR,Ulger Z,Iseri B,Kozan M,Dorak C

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigates the relationship between post-heparin plasma lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity, chronic inflammation and premature stable coronary artery disease (CAD) in male patients. METHODS AND RESULTS:132 male patients (< 55 years) with documented stable CAD (cases) and 130 male subjects without...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Chen Z,Ma G,Zhang X,Wang J

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We describe the clinical and echocardiographic features in 12 patients with hydatid cyst of the heart who were screened between 1985 and 2001. Presenting symptoms have a wide variability but the main symptom was precordial pain. The electrocardiogram was always abnormal and showed T wave inversion in 8 cases...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Bouraoui H,Trimeche B,Mahdhaoui A,Majdoub A,Zaaraoui J,Hajri Ernez S,Gouider J,Ammar H

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The left ventricular haemodynamic alterations during right atrial pacing were studied in 12 cases. Cardiac index varied little: during maximal rate however, its mean value was slightly lower than the resting one. Stroke index decreased inversely to the heart rate. The course of these indices did not separate the norma...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Kolettis M,Gialafos J,Toutouzas P,Avgoustakis D

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to determine similarities in the effect of yellow wine as compared to statin and the possibility that yellow wine inhibits tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)-induced nitric oxide (NO) synthesis, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zhao F,Ji Z,Chi J,Tang W,Zhai X,Meng L,Guo H

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this randomized trial was to evaluate whether omission of heparin infusion after successful coronary interventions increased the incidence of ischaemic complications. Continuous heparin infusion after percutaneous coronary interventions could increase the occurrence of bleeding; however, the probab...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Zibaeenezhad MJ,Mazloum Y

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of oxidant stress in the clinical process and pathogenesis of acute rheumatic fever (ARF). MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study included 33 children with ARF and 20 healthy control subjects. The diagnosis of ARF was established according to the Jones Criteria. Malond...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Uner A,Sal E,Doğan M,Sanli FM,Acikgoz M,Cemek M,Peker E,Cagan E

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main reason for the pacemaker syndrome during VVI pacing is the existence of ventriculoatrial conduction (V-AC). Twenty-five patients with a permanent DDD pacemaker and ventriculoatrial conduction were included in the study. IN those patients the hemodynamic changes were evaluated in relation to ANP plasma concent...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Papadopoulos CL,Kokkas BA,Sakadamis GC,Kanonidis IE,Kotridis PS,Karamouzis MI,Koukoulekidis GN,Nikolaidis NK,Missopoulou-Kokka A,Gitsios CT

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between January 1970 and August 1974, eleven postinfarction patients underwent left ventricular aneurysmectomy for refractory tachyarrhythmias. Ten suffered from ventricular tachycardias and one from supraventricular tachycardia. All had localized aneurysms and normal contractions of the surrounding myocardium on angi...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Atlas P,Yahini JG,Deutsch V,Eshchar Y,Lieberman Y,Neufeld HN

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of cigarette smoking on the circadian rhythm of heart rate variability (HRV) are not known. METHODS:We studied the effects of cigarette smoking on the circadian rhythm of HRV in 24 smoking and 21 non-smoking healthy subjects. Twenty-four hour ambulatory electrocardiograms were recorded and time ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Eryonucu B,Bilge M,Güler N,Uzun K,Gencer M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most decision-support systems in medicine have been developed in hospital environments, but only few are designed for being used by general practitioners. The present work aims to design an expert system for practitioners in chronic heart failure (CHF) treatment. It provides assistance in defining the therapy relying ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Perlini S,Piepoli M,Marti G,Rabino A,Rota P,Compagnoni F,Moroni V,Ponzini D,Pugni M,Bernardi L

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), combined with optimal medical therapy (OMT), is an established treatment for patients with advanced chronic heart failure (ACHF). In ACHF, carvedilol at the dose used in clinical trials, reduces morbidity and mortality. However, patients often do not tolerate the drug ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Grosu A,Senni M,Iacovoni A,Gori M,Cantù F,Bisetti S,De Santo T,De Luca A,Gavazzi A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Decreased left ventricular mass index in anorexia nervosa is amply reported. The aim of this study is to identify non-burdensome predictors of reduced left yentricular mass/height (cLVM) in a cohort of adolescent restrictive anorexic girls. METHODS:This is a retrospective study of all anorexic girls...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Docx MK,Weyler J,Simons A,Ramet J,Mertens L

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) developed progressive heart failure several years after mitral valve replacement with a Björk-Shiley prosthesis for treating mitral stenosis due to Libman-Sacks endocarditis. She was admitted to the hospital with pulmonary oedema. Transoesophageal echocardiography ...

journal_title：Acta cardiologica

authors： Hoffer E,Itoua M,Radermecker M,Piérard L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00